We should work very hard for the project. We may not get the prize.
These two sentences may be joined with the conjunction otherwise:
- We should work very hard for the project, otherwise we may not get the prize.
Otherwise means or else/ if not, and is used when stating what the results would be if something didn’t happen.
Here are some more examples:
- I had to borrow some money, otherwise I couldn’t have bought the tickets.
- Peter would really like to succeed in business, otherwise he wouldn’t be working on Sundays.
- Please shut the windows before you leave. Otherwise, it will be freezing in here tomorrow morning.
To learn more about when and how to use conjunctions, read Examples of Conjunction Words in a Sentence!
